Wichita eagle., 1887-08-27
NORMAL NOTES,

1 NOkMAL NOI6Ss
Attendance much better today. We be
come accustomed to all things, even Kansa
weather.
Notable features today were the grea
number Of visitors and the calesthenic exer
cises.
In mental science professor put US through
a warming exercise before attacking tn
subject proper. The "Wili', its defination
evolution, use, &C., was the subject of dis
cussion. The following were remarked; De
sire is the basis of feeling, for without desir
we have no object to accomplish. Only tn
adult mind aims at remote or imaginary
ends. He can picture the effect yet to b
produced: this the oh Id cannot do. A strong
will and stubbornness were contrasted TIT
physical condition and temperament wer'
shown to effect the desires and volitions a.
indicated in the different times necessary K
the recovery of persons suffering from Ill
nees or wounds. One speaker used the ex
preston 1.-THE man who can say No and
means it, never dies" The query is, SHOULD
the will of the child ever be brokenF Was
answered by the remark, ut should be en-
ticed and led into other and appropriate
channelsn 1.-THE intuitive decision OF woman
for the right" was del led and even repulsed
by the ladies themselves, while the gentlemen
showed their gallantry by contending for its
truth.
The geography class dis cussed meterolozy
Definitions of dew, fog and clouds with the
divisions Of the latter were given, together
with reasons why no dews fall on windy or
cloudy nights; also the places Of no dew fall
and of greatest dew-fall were mentioned and
cases assigned. Fog regions were defined as
limited to IS . to 40 north latitude, and the
dangers to navigation discussed. The origin
of the names Fear, Lookout, Danger, Foul
weather, ETC.. SO applied to capes received
attention, as well as causes for the desola-
ton and barrenness Of the lands, and power
ty of the inhabitants Of Palestine, once the
land of milk and honey sand central Spain,
once the garden of Europe. Many thanks
professor for the additional information be-
slowed. We all appreciate it highly.
The quit claim and warranty deeds were
explained today in book keeping. The
practices Of the unprincipled were shown in
trying to impose invalid deeds upon the I'M
wary, and that none Of the class might be of
the latter number, careful statement was
made of the points of difference of said deeds.
The recitation was pointed and some pupils
developed unexpected legal lore.
In arithmetic the lesson was interest," and
it was full Of interest" to be sure The
best methods were discussed and the per
cent. method was applauded. The relations
between principle, interest, rate and time
were then shown to be such that if any three
were given the other could be found. 1t was
decided that formulas should be taught in
the problems in interest to render them clear.
and have some object to be aimed at in the
recitation. 1t is best to use one method in
teaching this subject if all pupils compre
bend it; if not use others.
The lesson in methods was a continuance of
The topical method was fully discussed and
Is great point in its favor it was urged that |
It is the natural way in which the pupils |
finds expression; that the child |
will naturally and artlessly tell all he knows
about sabject more readily than if he
should be compelled to think and select
words to fit certain question. 1t developes
The pupils independence and teaches MIN to
stand on his feet
The eclectic method-a "revival Of the fit
est" derivation from all other methods
vas the next discussed, and the startling fact
vas developed that great many teachers
Use this method in lieu Of having no other.
Natural philoscphy-by means of a rotat
ng disc combining the seven primary colors
n their respective proportions, an almost
White color was produced, thus proving that
light is composed of different colored rays
The effects of plane, convex and concave
mirrors in rejecting light was demonstrated
nd explained by illustrations The effect
f looking upon one color continuously tends
o weary and injure the sight, and the eye
hould be rested by looking at its compile
nentary. The arrangement of lighting the
chool room was next discussed and decided
S follows; Light should be admitted at the
nd and sides of the room, never from the
ront, and it would be BENEFICIAL to have the
ide windows frosted. To prevent injurious
the pupil should not be allowed
o hold the book too close to the eye, not
eep the eyes concentrated upon one book
90 long without change. 1t seems that more
ljury is done studying evenings without
God light. This was one Of the most inter
sting lessons of the season. Prof. Mcneil
upt. Pence and others favored us with their
resence and the former spoke ION several
oints. Come again, we appreciate your
lterest in us or the subject whichever it
lay be.
The windows were raised, the organ was ]
layed and drill was commenced, which
roceeded with military precision, and at the ]
ose of this, with the blood again circulat- /
Il, short discussion was held on the rights '
nd duties of teaching pupils and patrons. !
he teacher has jurisdiction over pupils S
lily when in school and on the grounds, and i,
ere his authority ceases. The pupils have {
e right to be treated as human beings and J
ould receive sympathy, encouragement !
Id thor ough instruction from their teachers
arents should sympathize with teachers,
ould have discussions regarding methods,
ID parents should visit the schools and
ow an interest in the work c